Local Barrington, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich, IL Obituaries
Michaeline A. Dudas-Foster
Jun 30, 2025
Michaeline “Mickey” Dudas passed away peacefully June 30, 2025 in Barrington. She was born September 2, 1944 in East Chicago to Michael and Anna Sowinski.
Mickey was an amazing educator, gardener, and cook.
She is survived by her daughter, Tamara (Terrance) Pride; Step-children, Eric Foster, Christine Kubisztal and Heidi Thomas and their families; Grandchildren, Jenna and Owen Dudas; sisters, Arlene Suhanosky and...
Patricia Louise Kerivan
Jun 29, 2025
Patricia Louise Kerivan, 79, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. Patricia was born on January 29, 1946 and was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Mary Louise Emanuele. Patricia's father, Louis, passed away in 1982, and her mother later remarried Robert Godemann in the early 2000s. She embraced Robert not only as a stepfather...
Lawrence Westerlund
Jun 28, 2025
Lawrence Westerlund, of Inverness, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the age of 88.
He was born July 13, 1936 in Chicago, the son of the late Walfred and Catherine Westerlund (nee Wegrzyn).
Larry’s warm and gentle soul touched the lives of many, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and wisdom to all those who had...
Dennis Martin Kelly
Jun 27, 2025
On Friday, June 27, 2025, Dennis M. Kelly, 76, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Dennis was the beloved husband of Vicki (née Hausen); loving father of Matthew (Cathy), Liz (Kevin), and Tess; and devoted grandfather to Maggie and Caitlyn. He was a cherished brother to Frances (Cunningham), and the late William, Mary Denise (Vogler), Kathleen...
Sister Noreen Franzina
Jun 27, 2025
Sister Noreen Franzina, 98, of Lake Zurich, Illinois, passed away on June 27, 2025. She was born on December 13, 1926, in Buglio in Monte, Sondrio, Italy, to Quirico and Catherine Iemoli Franzina.
Sr. Noreen entered the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence on June 21, 1944, in Como, Italy, professing her First Vows on January 5, 1947. With a strong...
Dr. Marcel T. Hoffman, MD
Jun 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dr. Marcel T. Hoffman, MD
November 13, 1965 – June 27, 2025
Dr. Marcel T. Hoffman, MD, age 59, of the Village of Lakewood, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, brilliance, and quiet strength. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Marcel was the beloved son of the late Dr. Xuan Truong and...
Mike Domek
Jun 26, 2025
Michael "Hevy" Domek, 56
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael "Hevy" Domek, who departed peacefully very early on the morning of June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous 3 year fight with glioblastoma. Mike was born on April 16, 1969 and lived a life marked by his visionary spirit, relentless dedication,...
Kay Louise Frye
Jun 24, 2025
Kay Louise Brown Frye, 82 years of age and resident of Carol Steam, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Kay was born on January 19, 1943, in Berwyn, Illinois, to the late Betty Jo (nee Leesley) and Glenn A. Brown. She graduated from West Chicago High School in 1961 and worked for Illinois Bell for...
Bob Carty
Jun 23, 2025
Robert Aaron Carty, 49 of Crystal Lake, IL passed away on Monday, June 23 2025.
Robert was born on June 15th, 1976 in Maryland to Thomas Carty and Patricia Carty. When Robert was 3 years old, the Carty family moved to Crystal Lake, Il where he lived most of his life.
Robert (Bob) graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School and went...
Gary Charles Galitz
Jun 23, 2025
Gary C. Galitz, 79, of Cary, passed away on June 23, 2025.
Gary was born on July 18, 1945, in Chicago to Charles W. and Myrtle (Larsen) Galitz. On February 1, 1969, he married the love of his life, Judy Yearsley.
A lifelong Cubs and Bears fan, Gary was known for his kind heart, his loving nature, and simply being an all-around...
Denise D. Mitchell
Jun 23, 2025
Denise Diann Mitchell (nee Bialas), age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Throughout her life, Denise loved traveling, photography, and hosting lively dinner parties for her many groups of friends. As a consummate hostess, she also organized gatherings in service of her civic engagement and a member of Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.).
Denise was born in Chicago...
Donald E. "Rubber Duck" Harden Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
Donald Eugene Harden Sr., 78 years of age and resident of Pontiac, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025.
Don was born on March 17, 1947, in Ottawa, Illinois, to the late George Oakley and Florence Louise (nee Meanie) Harden. On June 29,1966, he was united in marriage to Billie (nee Anderson) Harden in Lake in the Hills, Illinois. The...
George Elliott
Jun 20, 2025
George Elliott, 84, of Lake in the Hills, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland to George and Williamina (Halliday) Elliott, he was always proud of his Scottish heritage. George adored his wife, Nancy, and treasured their life together.
He worked as a machine tool salesman, a career that took him all over the world. George was a...
Frederick William Bock
Jun 20, 2025
Frederick William Bock, a long-time resident of Barrington, Illinois, passed away on June 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 8, 1925 in Chicago to Frederick Paul and Charlotte Adeline (Limberger) Bock.
Fred proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the 767th Bomb Squad, 461st Bomb Squad, 15th Air...
Catherine "Frankie" Kelly
Jun 20, 2025
Catherine "Frankie" Kelly, 96, of Huntley, formerly of Lake Zurich, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 20, 2025. Born on December 21, 1928, in Stone, Kentucky, Frankie was the daughter of Daniel and Annie O'Hare.
On July 3, 1954, she married the love of her life, George Louis Kelly. Together, they shared 26 years of marriage before...
Elaine "Chuckie" Harper
Jun 19, 2025
Elaine “Chuckie” Harper, 78, of Crystal Lake, passed away early Thursday morning, June 19, 2025.
Born March 30, 1947, in Corning, New York, to Henry Ervay and Marian (Reed), Chuckie grew up in Upstate New York and graduated from Corning East High School. She was the oldest of 4 siblings. Her younger sisters — Lorraine Connelly and Marlaine Mangels — have...
Steven Scott Wilson
Jun 19, 2025
Steven Scott Wilson, 45, of Crystal Lake, passed away on June 19, 2025.
Steven was born on February 22, 1980, in Melrose Park, Illinois. He graduated from Jacobs High School in Algonquin, where he played football and was the drummer in a local band. On August 19, 2006, he married Candice Lea (Cleaveland) in Lake in the Hills, where they built...
Clea Ruby Galve
Jun 18, 2025
Clea Ruby Galve, age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Clea Ruby was born in Bacolod, Philippines on December 17, 1963. Clea was fondly called "baby" by the family. Growing up, she was known to be brave, a risk taker, smart, and sporty-minded. She was quiet and strong-willed, generous and had...
Emele Jean Peters
Jun 18, 2025
We honor the life of Emele Jean (Gevercer) Peters (July 30, 1936 - June 18, 2025).
Originally hailing from Michigan, Emele became a longtime resident of Crystal Lake, Illinois with her husband, Don. Over 69 years of marriage, Emele and Don crafted a life filled with love and devotion.
For 88 years, beginning with a childhood spent in her family’s five and...
Donald George Rohde
Jun 18, 2025
Donald “Don” G. Rohde, age 68, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025.
Born on July 20, 1956, in Elmhurst, IL, Don was the cherished son of John D. Rohde of Rolling Meadows and the late Lenore (Hagen) Ricker. Raised in the northwest suburbs, he graduated from Forest View High School in 1974 and joined the U.S. Navy,...


